Russia’s Trade Balance Hits Post-Pandemic Low
According to the Central Bank of Russia, the difference between the value of exported and imported goods in Q4 2024 contracted by 35% year-on-year.
Russian MP Calls for Investigation Into Poet’s Mysterious Death – Claims It Was a Murder, Not a Duel
An MP claims poet Mikhail Lermontov’s death was murder, sparking debates over Russia’s historical narratives.
Russia’s Federal Budget Deficit Hits ₽3.5 Trillion: A Record High
This alarming figure has far exceeded initial projections and highlights significant challenges in the country’s fiscal management.
Sanctions by the US and UK on Russian Oil and Gas Assets: Economic Implications
Analysis of US and UK sanctions on Russian energy, highlighting economic impacts and sector challenges.
Vladimir Putin’s FSB Revolution: Building a Loyal Repressive Apparatus
As former Russian government official Alfred Kokh recalls, Vladimir Putin, then the Director of the FSB, initiated a personnel “revolution” within the agency in 1998.
Alfred Kokh on Yevgeny Primakov’s Appointment
Writing on his Telegram channel, Kokh sheds light on the political dynamics and key figures involved during this critical period in Russian history.
Valery Tsepkalo Takes Legal Action Against Raiffeisen
Tsepkalo alleges that the bank has been complicit in the confiscation of assets and the seizure of valuables from political and civil activists.
Russian Political Analyst Tatiana Stanovaya on the Potential Trump-Kremlin Meeting
Renowned Russian political analyst Tatiana Stanovaya offers her perspective on the recent announcements by Donald Trump and the Kremlin regarding their readiness for a meeting. In her analysis, she writes: “Trump and the Kremlin have announced their mutual readiness for a meeting. The news is being presented as a sensation, even though both statements are routine and currently lack any practical substance. There is no official preparation for the meeting, nor can there be, at least until Trump assumes office. What is more interesting here is the extent of the excitement surrounding this potential meeting. This is understandable: the lives
2024: Repression as Applied Policy In Russia
One of the regime’s primary tools of repression has been the stigmatization associated with the “foreign agent” status.
2024: Trends of the Year In Russia
These trends reflect significant shifts in political, social, and cultural landscapes, particularly within Russia.
Why Jihadists Oppose Christmas and Other Holidays: Understanding the Ideological Roots of Violence
For many Islamist scholars, the holiday symbolizes the ultimate theological affront: the Christian belief in the incarnation of God as man.